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Genealogical History Of Hudson And Bergen Counties New Jersey
CHARLES SINGER, JR.

Originally published in 1900
Cornelius Burnham Harvey, Editor


Edited by GET NJ, COPYRIGHT 2003

CHARLES SINGER, JR., Town Clerk of the Town of Union, is the son of Charles Singer, Sr., and Caroline Kiefer, and a grandson of George and Catherine Kiefer, both natives of Germany, who settled in Buffalo, New York, more than sixty years ago. For three generations the family has held high rank among our most industrious, honored, and respected German-American citizens. His father, Charles, was for many years a noted chef, holding responsible positions in some of the leading hotels in this country, including the famous Astor House of New York. He is now retired, living in Union Hill. George Kiefer was a non-commissioned officer in the Civil War, enlisting in a regiment raised in Buffalo, and died there in 1877.

Mr. Singer was born on Union Hill, Hudson County, N. J., July 13, 1868. There his parents have resided for over thirty-two years, and the property owned by his father, at the corner of Palisade Avenue and Franklin Street, was the scene of the first mass meeting held for the purpose of hearing the town charter publicly read. When Charles was three years old the family moved to Utica, N. Y. Later they lived in Syracuse and in Buffalo in that State, and in San Francisco, Cal., but when he was eleven years of age they returned to Union Hill, N. J., where they have since remained. Mr. Singer was graduated with honor from the public schools of his native town in 1882, and also attended a private school, developing in these institutions a naturally bright and quick intellect, and, despite his fun-loving disposition, being always studious and observing. After leaving school he entered the employ of the great silk manufacturing firm of Givernaud Brothers, where he remained fourteen years. During the greater part of this period he held a most responsible position as one of the managing clerks of the concern.

He has been a member of the Democratic Town General Committee since he attained his majority (1889), and for five years he has been President of the First (old Third) Ward Democratic Club of the Town of Union. He was also an organizer and the first Secretary and is still a member of the Democratic Central Organization. In politics he has always been a leader of recognized ability, but never sought office. He declined all political preferment until April. 1896, when he was urged to accept the nomination for Town Clerk, which he did, though much against his wishes. He was elected by a large majority, and in April, 1899, was re-elected for a second term of three years without opposition. In accepting this office he sacrificed, in a measure, the bright and promising prospects which appeared open for him in a business career, but the selection of him as a candidate has more than justified the wisdom of the choice. He has conducted the town's affairs in a thorough, business-like manner, creditable to himself and his constituents, and most satisfactory to all classes of citizens irrespective of party. With characteristic energy and application he entered upon his duties as Town Clerk, which he has discharged for more than four years with great fidelity and honor. He has proven himself more than equal to his task, and is acknowledged to be one of the best clerks the Town of Union ever had.

Though a young man, Mr. Singer has achieved a high reputation for ability and perseverance. He is a public spirited citizen, imbued with an exalted sense of patriotism and progressiveness, and by action and example has exerted a wholesome influence in the community, whose respect and confidence he enjoys to the utmost. He is one of the most popular and best known men, not only in his town, but in Hudson County. He was one of the principal organizers of Palisade Council, Knights of Columbus, of Union Hill, and was chosen its first Grand Knight, which office he still holds. He is also an honorary member of St. Paul's Lyceum of Jersey City Heights, and a leading member of the Emil Groth Association, of the John J. Eagan Association, of the Union Hill Turn Verein, of the All Bees Bowling Club, and of the Hamilton Wheelmen. Being an expert accountant, lie is or has been an officer in most of these bodies. He has proven his efficiency in every capacity, and is justly recognized as one of the ablest accountants as well as one of the most popular young men in Hudson County. He is unmarried.

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